Spiderweb
Spiderweb

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Spiderweb

1992
Movie
76 min
Russian

Dreaming of a career for her child, the mother gives her soul to the devil, receiving the talent of a violinist for her son.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Babis AlexiadisGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A detective is investigating a series of murders that are connected to a web of secrets and betrayals. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the killer. The investigation leads him to uncover a conspiracy that goes beyond the individual murders, threatening to expose the dark underbelly of the city.

Critical Reception

Spiderweb (1992) is a lesser-known Greek mystery film that received mixed reviews. While praised by some for its atmospheric tension and intricate plot, others found its pacing to be slow and its resolution somewhat convoluted. It remains a film of interest primarily to aficionados of Greek cinema and mystery thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and complex narrative.

  • Criticized for occasional pacing issues and a convoluted ending.

  • An intriguing, albeit flawed, entry into Greek mystery cinema.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of Greek films in the early 1990s that explored darker, more complex themes, often with a noir influence.

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